Here's a breakdown:
* Verbals: Verb forms that act as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.
* Types of verbals:
* Gerunds: Verb forms ending in "-ing" that act as nouns. Example: Swimming is my favorite hobby.
* Infinitives: Verb forms preceded by "to" that act as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. Example: I want to eat.
* Participles: Verb forms that act as adjectives. Examples: Broken window, running water.
It's important to distinguish between "verbals" and "verbs." While both are related to verbs, verbals have different functions in a sentence.
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